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V661 KJN

1998 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,182 mi
Last recorded18,182 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R625,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 KJN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 15,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,207 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 13,207 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,649 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 7,972 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 6,976 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 3,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,428 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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V661 KJN is a 1998 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 25,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V661 KJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V661 KJN registered?

V661 KJN is a 1998 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V661 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V661 KJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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